Driver arrested for excessive speeds, vehicle towed

Written on 11/18/2025
WPD PIO


20-year-old driver taken into custody for excessive speeds.


Date: 11/17/2025

WESTMINSTER, Colo -- When you’re going double the speed limit, your excuses better be twice as good. This 20-year-old’s were not. While conducting regular speed enforcement over the weekend, a WPD traffic officer clocked this driver flying 85 mph in a 35 mph zone near 84th Ave and Clay St.

Officers took the 20-year-old driver into custody on several charges including:

  • 40+ speed (85 in 35 mph zone)
  • Reckless driving
  • Speed exhibition
  • Obstruction
  • Resisting arrest

His vehicle was also towed.

It's important to note all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.



Driver clocked traveling 85 mph in a 35 mph zone.